Chicago's Downtown Farmstand - What's New

We continue to add new products to our shelves weekly. Here are a few of our most recent additions:

• Otter Creek Organic Farm Cheddars - Produced from 180 Holsteins that live on Otter Creek's Black Earth, Wisconsin farm, several varieties of organic cheddars are made in nearby Plain by certified Cedar Grove Cheese master cheesemaker Bob Wills.

• Chocolate Inspirations - Pam Vieau's locally produced Vegan English Toffee, Vegan Coconut Brittle and Vegan Cinnamon Toast Toffee are a hit!

• City Caramels - Julie Brown's super tasty caramels are themed around different Chicago neighborhoods. Currently featured flavors include Pilsen (Mexican chocolate-inspired), Lincoln Square (salted caramel infused with hazelnuts), Bucktown (coffee caramels topped with dark chocolate covered espresso beans), Old Town (caramels studded with salted pretzel nuggets)

• Macaron Chicago Beth Jacobs is passionate about the look and flavor of her French macarons. Each month features new flavors in elegant packages of four. Stop by to get her latest selections.

• Pro Oats - Instant oatmeal from Chicago-based Pro Oats is packed with 18 grams of protein per serving - a great start to the day! Choose from fruit flavors including Strawberry Fields, Raspberry Blues, Blueberry Dance and Fuzzy Apple. http://pro-oats.com/

• Ruth & Phils Gourmet Ice Cream - Alison Bauer, our local ice cream and sorbet artisan, is now making Dark Chocolate Sauce and Caramel Sauce to go along with her frozen treats or any other dessert you may fancy. 
   

Purple Asparagus at Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand.

Purple Asparagus at Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand will continue through the end of the year. Purple Asparagus is a local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing families back to the table by promoting and enjoying all the things associated with good eating. Melissa Graham will visit and share fresh ideas for kids of all ages about healthy and fun ways to enjoy the seasonal bounty of fruits and vegetables.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Partnership with Genesis Growers

Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand is thrilled to be a CSA drop off point in the Loop. Our farming partner in this effort is Vicki Westerhoff of Genesis Growers, from St. Anne, Illinois.

Genesis Growers farms 20 acres in fertile north-central Illinois using a natural method: no pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizer. The result is naturally healthy soil that yields fresh, nutritious and tasty crops.  Crops are picked only at the peak of their flavor and freshness.

Farmstand customers can sign up for shares of Vicki’s crops in two different sizes for spring, summer, and fall seasons (either separate signups or a combination). Dropoffs will be each Wednesday.

Click here for your signup form and send it in today!
Click here for more information about Genesis Growers.